Five Hospitalized in LA Flea-Borne Typhus Outbreak as County Cases Hit Record Highs
A Neighborhood Outbreak and a Countywide Crisis The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a localized outbreak of flea-borne typhus in the Pico-Union neighborhood as cases continue to rise across Los Angeles County. The outbreak, announced on July 30, is drawing fresh…
Your Vitamin D Levels at 40 Could Shape Your Brain Decades Later
A Surprising Window Into Alzheimer’s Prevention Most people associate Alzheimer’s disease with old age — something to worry about later, if at all. But a compelling new study suggests the story may begin much earlier, quietly unfolding in your 30s and 40s, and that something…
Rabid Bat Discovered Near Renton Playground Prompts Urgent Health Warning
A Dangerous Find at a Popular Park A bat infected with rabies was found on the sidewalk at the south end of Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park in Renton, in an area near the park playground, south shelter, and park restrooms. The discovery has put…
Deadbeat Dad Accused His Daughter of Lying About Her Brain Surgery
A Medical Crisis, an Absent Father, and a Stunning Accusation When a young woman faced one of the most terrifying moments of her life — major brain surgery at 18 years old — her estranged, alcoholic father was nowhere to be found. Now, eight years…
Rabid Raccoon Bites Glassboro Man as Officials Hunt a Second Animal
Authorities in South Jersey are searching for a second raccoon after a rabies-positive animal attacked a man outside his Glassboro home on Sunday morning. The victim, identified as Kevin Tucker, was attacked near his residence, prompting an ongoing investigation. Officials are urging residents in the area to remain cautious and report any suspicious wildlife activity.
COVID Is Rising Again in California — Here’s What You Need to Know
A Familiar Summer Pattern Returns California is experiencing a summer increase in COVID-19 activity, with health officials reporting rising test positivity rates, emergency room visits, and other indicators that suggest the virus is spreading more widely than it was a month ago. It’s a pattern…
What Dietitians Want You to Drink Every Morning for Healthier Kidneys
Your Morning Routine Could Be Quietly Protecting Your Kidneys The kidneys are vital organs that filter out waste products from the blood, regulate blood pressure, and balance fluid, electrolyte, and pH levels in the body. Most people don’t think much about kidney health until something…
DR Congo’s Ebola Outbreak Is Now the Fastest Growing on Record
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is rapidly worsening, with total infections reaching 3,200 and at least 1,405 deaths recorded. The situation has escalated sharply, with roughly 1,000 new cases emerging in just 10 days. The disease has now spread across five provinces, raising serious concerns about containment efforts in the region.
What Doctors Really Want You to Know About Sleeping With a Fan On
Sleeping with a fan on can help keep you cool at night, but doctors warn it comes with some downsides. The concentrated airflow can dry out your mouth, nose, and throat, and may worsen symptoms for people with allergies or asthma by circulating dust and pollen. Moderate use with proper ventilation can help balance the benefits and risks.
Snow Leopards and a Human Inspector All Struck by the Same Soil Fungus in California
Two snow leopards at a California wildlife sanctuary have been diagnosed with Valley fever, a fungal infection caused by spores found in soil. The disease, which can affect both animals and humans, also sickened an inspector who visited the sanctuary. Valley fever is common in dry regions of the American Southwest and can cause serious respiratory illness.
